The benefits of Motivational Interviewing (MI) are vast, especially for teens. Are you more likely to do something if someone else tells you to? Or if it is your own idea? Hence, most people are inspired to make a change when they personally believe it is important. Not because someone else thinks they should do it. That is an element of human nature that helps explain why Motivational Interviewing works. In this training we will explore the empirical information supporting the efficacy of MI, tapping into a teen’s innate motivations, and applying the techniques aligning with the Stages of Change through case studies.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Summarize the History of MI & Prevalence of Adolescent Addiction
- Define the Philosophy of Motivation Interviewing
- Recognize the Main Concepts of the Stages of Change & The Spirit of MI & Principles
- Demonstrate the counseling methods of MI with families and Teens in SUD Treatment through Skills Practice in Case Studies.
Syllabus:
Objective #1: Prevalence and Impact of Adolescent Substance Use
- Statistics on adolescent substance use and addiction
- Factors contributing to teen substance use
- Challenges in adolescent substance use treatment engagement
Objective #2: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Definition and key elements of MI
- Differentiating MI from other counseling techniques
- The role of collaboration, autonomy, and evocation in MI
Objective #3: The Spirit and Core Principles of MI
- Spirit of MI: Partnership, Evocation, Acceptance, Compassion
- Core principles: Express empathy, Develop discrepancy, Roll with resistance, Support self-efficacy
- Avoiding the “righting reflex” and fostering client autonomy
Objective #4: Stages of Change and Their Relevance in MI
- Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Relapse
- Using stages of change for client assessment and intervention
- Psychoeducation strategies for clients on stages of change
Objective #5: Practical Techniques and Skills in MI
- OARS: Open-ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflective Listening, Summarizing
- Using the Columbo Approach for resistant clients
- Eliciting self-motivational statements and managing “change talk” vs. “sustain talk”
Objective #6: Managing Client Resistance
- Types of resistance: Arguing, Interrupting, Denying, Ignoring
- Strategies to recognize and respond to resistance
- Importance of empathy and validation in reducing defensiveness
Objective #7: MI in Family Contexts
- Incorporating family members in MI sessions
- Tools for family engagement: Permission asking, Normalizing, Decisional balancing
- Addressing parental involvement and generational perspectives
Objective #8: Advanced MI Strategies
- Using paradoxical statements cautiously
- Balancing exchange of information between clinician and client
- Incorporating scales and rulers for readiness and confidence
Objective #9: Case Studies and Applications
- Analysis of real-world cases: Dorothy and Alcohol, Jessie and Drug Court, Isaac’s Trauma, James and Truancy
- Application of MI techniques and strategies in diverse scenarios
- Facilitated discussion to deepen understanding of MI in action
Review and Practice
- Summary of MI concepts and skills
- Practice exercises to reinforce MI strategies
- Q&A and open discussion to clarify application in practice
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS
Recording Date: 5/22/2024
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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